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February 2, 2026

The next steps for corporate net-zero targets

What should the next generation of climate goals look like, and what will be needed to achieve them?
January 24, 2026

What do enforcement bodies, lawyers and companies think about missed climate targets?

Paul Verney talks to firms that have revised their goals, consumer watchdogs and legal experts about what to do with unachievable commitments
January 23, 2026

UK competition authority warns firms not to rely on suppliers’ green assurances

CMA publishes guidance telling companies to reconsider trading with those unable or unwilling to verify claims.
January 22, 2026

Environmental concern and communication are declining but green purchasing continues to grow

Chris Coulter believes a new sustainability narrative is emerging amid what he calls the 'green purchase paradox'
January 20, 2026

Heads from Microsoft, Bayer and Tata Steel among new climate accounting body

International Chamber of Commerce and Carbon Measures name technical expert group in push for ledger-based regime
January 18, 2026

Diaries at the ready: a rundown of the year’s sustainability events 

REP has put together a list of conferences, roundtables and webinars to help you plan the next 12 months
January 7, 2026

Do we need a ‘target amnesty’ for corporate climate pledges?

New Year is the season of unrealistic commitments, but should 2026 start with a more honest discussion about interim net-zero goals?   
January 3, 2026

A year of reckoning for corporate climate targets

A look at companies' latest sustainability reports shows a mixed bag when it comes to progress.
December 12, 2025

Customer demand jumps up list of reasons firms engage on ESG ratings, while investor pressure falls

Trend may reflect focus of ESG backlash on sustainable finance rather than procurement initiatives   
December 3, 2025

UK watchdog bans ads by Nike, Superdry and Lacoste over ‘misleading environmental claims’

Advertising Standards Authority uses AI to tackle claims in the fashion retail sector